Core Insights - The economic resilience of Sub-Saharan Africa is highlighted, with a projected growth of 4.1% for this year and a slight increase to 4.4% next year, indicating the effectiveness of reforms in major economies [1] - Countries like Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Uganda are leading in growth, while resource-dependent and conflict-affected nations are experiencing sluggish growth and stagnation in per capita income [1] - The decline in oil prices contrasts with the rise in prices of cocoa, coffee, copper, and gold, while borrowing costs remain high across the region [1] Economic Environment - The global external environment has been turbulent, impacting trade and aid, with the expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act leading to increased tariffs on exports to the U.S., although the impact is limited [1] - A significant drop in foreign aid has severely affected impoverished and vulnerable countries [1] - Fiscal vulnerabilities are accumulating, with debt servicing costs rising sharply, leading to 20 countries facing debt distress or high risk [1] Inflation and Debt Management - Although inflation is generally declining, about one-fifth of economies still face inflation rates exceeding 10%, and international reserves are generally insufficient [1] - Improving fiscal revenue and debt management are identified as key policy priorities [1] - Successful reforms in Ghana, Rwanda, and Tanzania demonstrate that coordinated tax systems and public service improvements can ensure sustainable revenue [1] Debt Management Strategies - Transparent and credible mechanisms for debt management can lower financing costs and attract investment [1] - The "debt-for-development" model is being piloted in Côte d'Ivoire, allowing for the conversion of some debt into expenditures with social or environmental benefits [1] Recommendations for Growth - To scale up such initiatives, governments need credible regulation, transparent data, and simplified procedures to build a more resilient and inclusive growth foundation [2]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant information provided. 2. Core View of the Report In October, the broad fiscal revenue declined slightly, and the broad fiscal expenditure decreased significantly. To meet the budget targets at the beginning of the year, the revenue side has little difficulty, while the expenditure may accelerate significantly at the end of the year [1][4]. 3. Summary by Related Contents Revenue Side - **General Fiscal Revenue**: In October, the monthly year - on - year growth rate of broad fiscal revenue was - 0.6%, compared with 3.2% in the previous period. The general public budget revenue increased slightly, with a year - on - year growth rate of 3.2% in October (previous value: 2.6%), tax revenue at 8.6% (previous value: 8.7%), and non - tax revenue at - 33% (previous value: - 11.4%) [1][11]. - **Tax Revenue**: In October, the four major taxes performed well, especially personal income tax. The growth rate of securities trading stamp duty declined due to the base effect. The year - on - year growth rate of tax revenue was 8.7%. Among the four major taxes, corporate income tax was 7.3% (previous value: 19.59%), personal income tax was 27.3% (previous value: 16.68%), domestic VAT was 7.2% (previous value: 7.60%), and domestic consumption tax was 4.4% (previous value: 3.83%). Real - estate - related taxes were - 1.4% year - on - year (previous value: - 3.4%), and vehicle purchase tax was - 16.8% (previous value: - 3.7%). Stamp duty and securities trading stamp duty were 9.4% and 17.5% year - on - year respectively, but declined month - on - month [2][11]. - **Government Fund Revenue**: In October, the year - on - year growth rate of government fund revenue was - 18.4%, compared with 5.6% in the previous period. The cumulative year - on - year growth rate was - 2.8% (previous value: - 0.5%). There was no significant impulse phenomenon. The annual budget target for government fund revenue in 2025 is a year - on - year increase of 0.7%, and the current gap is not large [1][15]. Expenditure Side - **General Public Budget Expenditure**: In October, the year - on - year growth rate of general public budget expenditure was - 9.78%, compared with 3.08% in the previous period, the lowest growth rate of the year. All expenditure items decreased year - on - year, with infrastructure - related fiscal expenditure declining most significantly, at - 25.7% year - on - year (previous value: - 1.2%). Energy conservation and environmental protection was - 11.8%, urban and rural communities was - 24.0%, agriculture, forestry and water was - 32.8%, and transportation was - 14.8% [3][17]. - **Government Fund Expenditure**: In October, the year - on - year growth rate of government fund expenditure was - 38.2%, compared with 0.4% in the previous period, also the lowest growth rate of the year [3][17]. - **Broad Fiscal Deficit**: From January to October, the cumulative broad fiscal deficit was 8.58 trillion yuan, down from 8.84 trillion yuan from January to September, indicating that the broad fiscal revenue exceeded expenditure in October. Assuming a nominal GDP growth rate of 4% this year, the cumulative broad deficit rate in October was 6.1%, still at a relatively high level compared with the same period in previous years [3][21]. Budget Completion - **Revenue Side**: From January to October, the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of fiscal revenue was 0.8%, exceeding the budget growth rate at the beginning of the year by 0.1%. From November to December, only a year - on - year decline of 3.7% is needed to meet the annual target. Government fund revenue needs to achieve a year - on - year growth rate of 5.3% from November to December, and land transfer revenue may increase at the end of the year [4][24]. - **Expenditure Side**: From January to October, the cumulative year - on - year growth rate of fiscal expenditure was 2.0%, while the annual budget growth rate was 4.4%. From November to December, the year - on - year growth rate needs to reach 12.9%, and the government fund expenditure needs to reach 40.3%. The expenditure growth rate may accelerate significantly in the next two months, and there may even be a rush of expenditure at the end of the year [4][24].

Summary of Key Points from the Conference Call Industry Overview - The report focuses on the fiscal situation in China, highlighting trends in fiscal revenue and expenditure as well as property-related government revenue. Core Insights and Arguments 1. **Fiscal Revenue Growth**: On-budget fiscal revenue growth increased slightly to **3.2% year-on-year (yoy)** in October from **2.6% yoy** in September, despite a broad-based weakness in activity data [1][3][7] 2. **Fiscal Expenditure Decline**: Fiscal expenditure growth fell significantly to **-9.8% yoy** in October from **+3.1% yoy** in September, marking the lowest growth rate since December 2021 [2][7][9] 3. **Property-Related Revenue Weakness**: Property-related government revenue saw a notable decline, with land sales revenue dropping **-27.5% yoy** in October compared to **-0.9% yoy** in September. On-budget property-related tax revenue also remained weak at **-1.4% yoy** [2][8][9] 4. **Augmented Fiscal Deficit (AFD)**: The AFD metric narrowed in October, indicating a less supportive fiscal policy for growth. The AFD ratio was **-10.6% of GDP** on a 3-month moving average basis [1][3][9] 5. **Government Spending Trends**: The government’s fiscal "spend-through" ratio decreased slightly to **98.5%** in October from **98.8%** in September, suggesting a slowdown in fund deployment [9][10] 6. **Impact on Fixed Asset Investment (FAI)**: The deceleration in government spending growth, particularly in infrastructure, may have negatively impacted FAI growth, although other factors may also contribute to this trend [10] Additional Important Insights - **Non-Tax Revenue Contraction**: Non-tax revenue experienced a significant contraction of **-33.0% yoy** in October, widening from **-11.4% yoy** in September, primarily due to a high base effect [7] - **Overall Government Revenue**: Total government revenue growth slowed to **-0.6% yoy** in October from **+3.2% yoy** in September, while government expenditure growth dropped to **-19.1% yoy** from **+2.2% yoy** [9] - **Future Fiscal Policy Outlook**: There is a downside risk to the AFD forecast for this year (projected at **12.0% of GDP**), but expectations for continued fiscal expansion into next year remain, as indicated by recent policy communications [10]

1. Report Industry Investment Rating No information provided. 2. Core Viewpoints of the Report - For alumina, the fundamentals may be in a stage where supply slightly converges and demand remains generally stable. The current oversupply situation may improve with production control. Suggest light - position short - term long trades at low prices, while controlling the rhythm and trading risks [2]. - For electrolytic aluminum, the fundamentals may be in a stage of temporary supply - demand stability with a slight accumulation of social inventory. The option market sentiment is bullish, and the implied volatility slightly decreases. Suggest light - position range - bound trading, while controlling the rhythm and trading risks [2]. - For cast aluminum alloy, the fundamentals may be in a stage of supply convergence and slightly reduced demand. Suggest light - position range - bound trading, while controlling the rhythm and trading risks [2]. 3. Summary According to Relevant Catalogs 3.1 Futures Market - **Aluminum Futures**: The closing price of the Shanghai aluminum main contract was 21,465 yuan/ton, down 260 yuan; the main - second - contract spread was - 60 yuan, up 80 yuan; the main contract holding volume was 356,547 lots, down 34,312 lots; the net holding of the top 20 in Shanghai aluminum was 19,360 lots, down 5,102 lots; the Shanghai - London ratio was 7.65, up 0.05; the Shanghai Futures Exchange inventory was 114,899 tons, up 1,564 tons; the Shanghai Futures Exchange warehouse receipt was 69,484 tons, up 4,742 tons [2]. - **Alumina Futures**: The closing price of the alumina futures main contract was 2,780 yuan/ton, down 37 yuan; the main - second - contract spread was - 61 yuan, up 21 yuan; the main contract holding volume was 405,009 lots, up 14,515 lots [2]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy Futures**: The closing price of the cast aluminum alloy main contract was 20,730 yuan/ton, down 260 yuan; the main - second - contract spread was - 105 yuan, down 45 yuan; the main contract holding volume was 13,191 lots, down 508 lots; the Shanghai Futures Exchange registered warehouse receipt was 59,431 tons, unchanged; the Shanghai Futures Exchange inventory was 65,119 tons, up 779 tons [2]. 3.2 Spot Market - **Aluminum Spot**: The price of Shanghai Non - ferrous A00 aluminum was 21,460 yuan/ton, down 170 yuan; the price of Yangtze River Non - ferrous AOO aluminum was 21,590 yuan/ton, down 140 yuan; the Shanghai Wumao aluminum premium/discount was - 40 yuan/ton, down 20 yuan; the LME aluminum premium/discount was - 38.42 dollars/ton, down 10.37 dollars; the basis of electrolytic aluminum was - 5 yuan, up 90 yuan [2]. - **Alumina Spot**: The spot price of alumina in Shanghai Non - ferrous was 2,775 yuan/ton, down 5 yuan; the basis of alumina was - 5 yuan, up 32 yuan [2]. - **Cast Aluminum Alloy Spot**: The average price (tax - included) of ADC12 aluminum alloy ingots nationwide was 21,450 yuan/ton, down 100 yuan; the basis of cast aluminum alloy was 720 yuan, up 10 yuan [2]. 3.3 Upstream Situation - **Alumina**: The national alumina production was 799.90 million tons, up 7.42 million tons; the national alumina capacity utilization rate was 86.96%, down 1.31 percentage points; the demand for alumina (electrolytic aluminum part) was 704.31 million tons, down 21.49 million tons; the supply - demand balance of alumina was 46.85 million tons, up 18.12 million tons; the export volume of alumina was 25 million tons, up 7 million tons; the import volume of alumina was 6 million tons, down 3.44 million tons [2]. - **Aluminum Scrap**: The average price of crushed raw aluminum in Foshan metal scrap was 17,000 yuan/ton, down 200 yuan; the average price of crushed raw aluminum in Shandong metal scrap was 16,600 yuan/ton, down 150 yuan; China's import volume of aluminum scrap and fragments was 155,414.40 tons, down 17,195.97 tons; China's export volume of aluminum scrap and fragments was 68.54 tons, up 15.31 tons [2]. 3.4 Industry Situation - **Electrolytic Aluminum**: The social inventory of electrolytic aluminum was 59.70 million tons, up 3.10 million tons; the import volume of primary aluminum was 246,797.10 tons, up 31,034.96 tons; the export volume of primary aluminum was 28,969.92 tons, up 3,365.58 tons; the total production capacity of electrolytic aluminum was 4,523.20 million tons, unchanged; the production of electrolytic aluminum was 590 million tons, up 35.18 million tons; the export volume of unwrought aluminum and aluminum products was 98.24 million tons, down 0.12 million tons [2]. - **Aluminum Products and Alloys**: The production of aluminum products was 590 million tons; the production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots was 60.83 million tons, down 4.82 million tons; the export volume of aluminum alloy was 2.35 million tons, down 0.56 million tons; the production of aluminum alloy was 177.60 million tons, unchanged [2]. 3.5 Downstream and Application - **Automobile**: The monthly automobile production was 327.90 million vehicles, up 5.25 million vehicles; in 2025, the automobile investment growth rate reached 17.5%; in October 2025, automobile production was 328 units, up 11% year - on - year; new energy vehicle production was 171 units, up 19% year - on - year, with a penetration rate of 52%; fuel vehicle production was 157 units, up 4% year - on - year; from January to October 2025, automobile production was 2,733 units, up 11% year - on - year; new energy vehicle production was 1,267 units, up 28% year - on - year, with a penetration rate of 46%; fuel vehicle production was 1,465 units, unchanged year - on - year [2]. - **Real Estate**: The national real estate climate index was 92.43, down 0.34 [2]. 3.6 Option Situation - The 20 - day historical volatility of Shanghai aluminum was 11.83%, up 1.08 percentage points; the 40 - day historical volatility of Shanghai aluminum was 10.23%, up 0.42 percentage points; the implied volatility of the Shanghai aluminum main contract at - the - money was 11.16%, down 0.0051; the call - put ratio of Shanghai aluminum options was 1.34, up 0.1024 [2]. 3.7 Industry News - **Federal Reserve News**: Fed Vice - Chair Jefferson said the downside risk of employment has increased but reiterated the need for more cautious policy adjustment; Fed Governor Cook denied fraud accusations; Fed Chair candidate Hasset said the job market signals are confusing and AI may suppress recruitment demand; Fed Governor Waller supported a 25 - basis - point rate cut in December [2]. - **Fiscal Revenue and Expenditure**: From January to October this year, the national fiscal revenue was 18.65 trillion yuan, up 0.8% year - on - year; in October, the national fiscal revenue was 2.26 trillion yuan, up 3.2% year - on - year; from January to October, the national fiscal expenditure was 22.58 trillion yuan, up 2% year - on - year [2]. - **Automobile Industry**: In October, new energy vehicle exports were 256,000 units, up 15.4% month - on - month and 99.9% year - on - year; from January to October, new energy vehicle exports were 2.014 million units, up 90.4% year - on - year [2].

Core Insights - The Ministry of Finance reported that from January to October this year, national fiscal revenue showed a steady increase, with a cumulative growth rate of 0.8% year-on-year, which is an improvement of 0.3 percentage points compared to the first nine months of the year [1] - In October alone, national fiscal revenue reached 2.26 trillion yuan, marking a year-on-year growth of 3.2%, indicating a continued upward trend in monthly growth [1] Revenue Breakdown - Total tax revenue from January to October amounted to 15.34 trillion yuan, reflecting a growth of 1.7%, which is an increase of 1 percentage point compared to the first nine months [1] - The computer and communication equipment manufacturing sector saw a tax revenue increase of 12.7%, while the electrical machinery and equipment manufacturing sector experienced a 7.9% growth [1] Expenditure Insights - The government has implemented more proactive fiscal policies, increasing expenditure intensity and optimizing expenditure structure, with a focus on ensuring funding for key areas [1] - Social security and employment expenditures grew by 9.3%, scientific and technological expenditures increased by 5.7%, and education expenditures rose by 4.7% [1]

Revenue Insights - National general public budget revenue for January to October reached 186,490 billion CNY, a year-on-year increase of 0.8%[2] - Tax revenue accounted for 153,364 billion CNY, growing by 1.7% year-on-year, while non-tax revenue fell by 3.1% to 33,126 billion CNY[2] - In October alone, public budget revenue increased by 3.2% year-on-year, up from 2.6% in the previous month[3] Expenditure Trends - Total public budget expenditure from January to October was 225,825 billion CNY, reflecting a 2% year-on-year growth[2] - Central government expenditure was 34,727 billion CNY, up 6.3%, while local government expenditure grew by 1.2% to 191,098 billion CNY[2] - October's expenditure saw a significant decline of 9.8% year-on-year, contrasting sharply with the previous month's growth of 3.1%[3] Fiscal Policy and Budget Completion - To meet the budget target, expenditure growth in the last two months must reach approximately 12.7%[3] - The fiscal policy intensity index has been declining, indicating a reduction in fiscal policy effectiveness despite strong performance in major tax categories[4] - The projected shortfall in the first public account expenditure is estimated at 670.1 billion CNY, with a completion rate of 97.7% against the budget[4] Fund Budget Performance - Government fund budget revenue in October plummeted by 18.4%, primarily due to a 27.3% drop in land transfer income[23] - Fund budget expenditure also decreased significantly by 38.2%, with land-related expenditures falling by 30.8%[23] - Cumulatively, from January to October, the second public account showed a revenue decline of 2.8% and an expenditure increase of 15.4%[23]

Group 1 - In October, public fiscal revenue increased by 3.2% year-on-year, marking the highest monthly growth rate of the year. Tax revenue showed strong performance, rising by 8.6% year-on-year, significantly higher than the cumulative growth of 0.02% in the previous eight months [1][4] - The strong growth in tax revenue in October is attributed to several factors, including a notable increase in individual income tax, which rose by 27.3% year-on-year. This may be linked to the active performance of the capital market and the implementation of new tax reporting regulations for internet platform enterprises [6][7] - The general public budget revenue for the first ten months of the year showed a cumulative year-on-year growth of 0.8%, slightly above the initial budget target [4][11] Group 2 - Fiscal expenditure in October decreased by 12.9 percentage points to -9.8% year-on-year, influenced by a high base from the previous year and a front-loaded fiscal schedule. Most expenditure categories recorded negative growth, particularly in infrastructure-related spending [11][12] - The revenue from land transfer in October fell by 27.3% year-on-year, indicating continued pressure in the real estate sector. The cumulative government fund budget revenue for the first ten months was down 2.8% year-on-year, below the initial budget target [17][18] - In the context of declining fixed asset investment, broad fiscal policy has accelerated, with significant financial tools and local debt limits being introduced. However, hard data on construction and investment has not shown significant improvement yet [20]

Core Insights - The Ministry of Finance reported that from January to October this year, the national fiscal revenue reached 18.65 trillion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 0.8%, with an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared to the growth rate from January to September [1] - In October alone, the national fiscal revenue was 2.26 trillion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 3.2%, indicating a continued improvement in monthly growth [1] - For the first ten months, national fiscal expenditure totaled 22.58 trillion yuan, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 2%, with a more proactive fiscal policy being implemented across various levels of government [1] Fiscal Revenue - National fiscal revenue from January to October was 18.65 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 0.8% [1] - October's fiscal revenue was 2.26 trillion yuan, marking a 3.2% increase year-on-year [1] Fiscal Expenditure - Total fiscal expenditure for the first ten months was 22.58 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 2% [1] - Key areas of expenditure included social security and employment (up 9.3%), science and technology (up 5.7%), and education (up 4.7%) [1]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the steady recovery in public budget revenue and a slowdown in expenditure growth, with significant increases in spending related to people's livelihoods and technology [1][3] - In the first ten months of the year, the national general public budget revenue reached 18.65 trillion yuan, an increase of 0.8%, with tax revenue growing by 1.7% to 15.34 trillion yuan [1] - The growth in public finance revenue is primarily driven by tax revenue, with notable increases in domestic VAT (4%), domestic consumption tax (2.4%), corporate income tax (1.9%), and personal income tax (11.5%) [1][2] Group 2 - The capital market's high activity level has significantly boosted personal income tax, corporate income tax, and securities transaction stamp duty, with the latter increasing by 88.1% to 162.9 billion yuan in the first ten months [1][2] - The equipment manufacturing and modern service industries showed strong tax revenue performance, with computer communication equipment manufacturing tax revenue growing by 12.7% and scientific research and technical services by 14.8% [3] - Social security and employment expenditures, education, health, science and technology, and environmental protection expenditures all saw growth, with social security and employment spending increasing by 9.3% [3]

Group 1: Fiscal Revenue Trends - Broad fiscal revenue showed a slight decline, with a growth rate of only 0.2% from January to October 2025[1] - Tax revenue is expected to achieve the annual budget growth target, with a cumulative increase of 0.8% during the same period[4] - The structure of tax revenue improved, with stamp duty (including securities transaction stamp duty) growing significantly by 29.5%[10] Group 2: Government Fund Income - Government fund income from land sales decreased significantly, with a year-on-year decline of 2.8% from January to October 2025[12] - The land income showed a notable drop in October, with a decrease of 7.4% compared to the previous month[12] Group 3: Special Bonds and Expenditure - The issuance of special bonds slowed down, leading to a significant drop in secondary account expenditures, which fell by 38.2% in October 2025[16] - Infrastructure spending growth rate decreased, with a decline of 9.8% from January to October 2025[16]